Enhance your students’ understanding of J.B. Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls” with our detailed resource focused on Act Two, designed specifically for KS3 and KS4 students, including those with lower English proficiency and EAL learners. This comprehensive and accessible resource provides all the necessary tools to help students delve into the intricacies of the play’s second act - It even includes an adapted script for lower ability and ESL pupils! Key Features: Engaging Activities: Step-by-step tasks that explore the characters, themes, and pivotal moments of Act Two. Visual Aids: Clear explanations and rich visuals simplify complex concepts, aiding comprehension. Student-Centered Tasks: Thought-provoking questions and activities designed to foster critical thinking and class discussion. Differentiated Content: Adaptable materials suitable for low ability and EAL pupils, ensuring inclusivity in learning. Assessment Tools: Worksheet quiz to assess understanding and retention of Act Two. Why Use This Resource? Boost Engagement: Interactive and varied activities keep students motivated and engaged. Improve Understanding: Detailed explanations and visual aids help students grasp the play’s context and character dynamics, enhancing their overall analysis. Support Diverse Learners: Designed with the needs of lower ability and EAL students in mind, this resource ensures all students can succeed. What You’ll Get: ✔ PDF presentations with key context and character information for Act Two ✔ Assessment quizzes with answers to gauge student understanding ✔ An adapted Act Two script ✔ A free vocabulary game Equip your students for success with this essential “An Inspector Calls” Act Two resource. Perfect for teachers looking to provide an inclusive, engaging, and thorough exploration of the play’s second act. Download now and start enriching your lessons today! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Master Voice & Dialogue Skills with Advanced Acting - Complete Unit - 2024 Unlock the full potential of your drama students with this comprehensive, engaging, and versatile teaching resource. Ideal for primary and secondary educators, this advanced voice and dialogue unit will transform your drama lessons and elevate your students’ performance skills. Key Features? Structured Lesson Plans: Detailed step-by-step guides for each session, ensuring a seamless teaching experience. Activities designed to engage students and foster a deeper understanding of voice and dialogue skills. Interactive Starter Activities: Thought-provoking questions and exercises to kickstart each lesson. Activities like “Think, Pair, Share” to encourage student participation and discussion. Dynamic Exercises: Innovative games such as “Balloon Blowing,” “Vocal Emotion Express,” and “Louder, Softer” to develop voice control, expression, and quick-thinking abilities. Exercises focusing on volume, clarity, and variety to help students master vocal delivery. Focus on Dialogue Development: Exercises designed to help students create and analyze authentic dialogue. Comprehensive guides for crafting detailed and engaging dialogue, enhancing students’ writing and performance skills. Collaborative Learning: Group activities like “The Gibberish Game,” “Destination Unknown,” and “Dialogue Swap” to promote teamwork and communication. Opportunities for students to share and discuss their dialogue creations with peers. Reflection and Feedback: Built-in reflection activities to encourage self-awareness and continuous improvement. Questions and prompts to help students think critically about their vocal and dialogue skills. Visual and Multimedia Integration: Incorporates videos and visual aids to support learning and keep students engaged. Links to useful online resources and examples to enhance the learning experience. This resource is an invaluable addition to any drama curriculum. It aligns with educational standards and can be easily integrated into existing lesson plans. Whether you’re looking to enhance your drama program or introduce new, innovative activities, this ‘print and go’ unit will provide the tools you need to inspire and engage your students. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

A ‘mini-mock’ style resource that can be used for Paper 1, Q2: This is particularly useful as a ‘walkthrough’ task that helps pupils understand the skills that are needed to answer this question. If you use it this way, I tend to follow this structure: Worksheet (engages/helps pupils access the extract)- 10 minutes. Watch (Helps pupils further contextualise the extract)- 5 minutes. Read/discuss (Pupils to underline any ‘interesting’ language)- 5 minutes. Annotate (pupils to complete task #1, teacher guidance as appropriate)- 10 minutes. Read/SPAG (pupils to complete task #2, a ‘paragraph guide’ for pupils!)- 10 minutes. Own (Pupils to complete task #3, if extension is needed get pupils to continue this in their books!)- 10 minutes. Conclusions (discuss/read out work and the focus of the overall lesson)- 5 minutes. Please leave a review! :-) I’ll email you a free resource of your choice! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘article’ writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective and guided article annotation engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A unique and interesting video resource (find the link in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘Article writing’ and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective and guided article annotation engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A range of unique and interesting video resources (find the links on the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** All your revision for a grade 9 response in just two packed pages ** INCLUDES: A response guide with sentence stems Expert, bespoke notes on poetry and prose Key devices related to both poetry and prose texts Contextual information A comprehensive ‘two sheet’ revision resource to help students ace their GCSE & IGCSE literature questions (9275) related specifically to unseen prose and poetry. Designed specifically to help students achieve a grade 9, this resource includes all the materials they need to succeed when studying a range of unseen texts. This is hours of work distilled into two sheets. With clear and concise notes on content, structure, language and form, students can quickly review the most important aspects of poetry and prose . It features excellent guidance which is specifically linked to writer’s craft. Pupils will also find helpful tips for approaching GCSE / IGCSE unseen prose and poetry essay questions and a clearly structured top tips guide. This resource also includes targeted information for students to reinforce their knowledge and test their understanding. With a user-friendly layout and engaging design, students will be motivated and excited to dive into their GCSE / IGCSE revision. So if you’re looking for the ultimate revision resource for unseen poetry and prose, look no further than this two-sheet guide. Your students will thank you for it! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of high frequency words. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of ghosts and haunted houses! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of spooky source materials. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using high frequency words correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of syllables. This is inspired and explored through the visual lens of drumming and samba! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with monosyllabic syllables and polysyllabic syllables in a fun way and through the medium of music and beats. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using syllables correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

Enchanted Forest English Escape Room: A Magical Journey into Language Mastery Welcome to the Enchanted Forest English Escape Room, where learning becomes an exciting adventure! Unlock the power of language as you immerse your students in a captivating world of magic and mystery. This highly engaging and interactive escape room experience, delivered through a comprehensive 26 page PDF, is specifically designed to enhance word classes, sentence structure, and paragraph writing skills. It can be played in three different ways and instructions are included! Why Choose the Enchanted Forest English Escape Room? Highly engaging and interactive: Capture your students’ imaginations with an immersive journey into an enchanting world. Comprehensive language skills development: From word classes to paragraph writing, this escape room covers a wide range of English language skills. Digital delivery through a great PDF: Conveniently access and deliver the escape room from anywhere, making it suitable for in-class or remote learning. Adaptable difficulty levels: Tailor the challenges verbally to suit the age and skill level of your students. Promotes critical thinking and creativity: Foster a love for language while enhancing problem-solving and creative expression. Unlock the power of language in your classroom with the Enchanted Forest English Escape Room. Make learning an adventure they’ll never forget. Get ready to journey into a world of words, where every challenge brings them closer to mastery. Purchase now and open the doors to a realm of linguistic magic! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Introduction to Drama Unit - Introduction & Identity (2024) Embark on an educational journey into drama with our engaging, interactive lesson! Tailored for primary and secondary school students, this lesson is designed to introduce the fundamentals of drama with a focus on exploring personal identity. It includes: Interactive activities for understanding the essence of drama. Creative exercises for students to express their identities through theatrical concepts. Drama games to learn about stage directions and enhance class interaction. Reflective prompts to deepen students’ appreciation of drama as an art form. Ideal for fostering an inclusive, dynamic classroom atmosphere, this lesson is perfect for enhancing your drama curriculum and sparking a passion for the arts in your students. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Enhance Your Drama Class with Group Cohesion in Drama: A Comprehensive Unit for ALL Educators Designed specifically for primary and secondary educators, this dynamic resource offers 28 slides packed with enriching activities and insightful lessons to build a cohesive group dynamic among students. Highlights of the Unit: Over 25 Slides: A rich collection of visually engaging and detailed slides. Interactive Lessons: Delve into group cohesion with diverse activities, encouraging teamwork and concentration. Diverse Activities: Includes unique exercises like “Circle Walk,” “Mexican Clap,” and “Group Walk,” each crafted to enhance collaborative skills and group awareness. Skill-Building Focus: More than just activities, these slides are designed to develop essential collaborative and adaptability skills. Reflective Practices: Engage students in thoughtful reflection, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Versatile and Integrative: Easily adaptable to your current curriculum and aligns with educational standards. This unit is a perfect blend of fun, learning, and practical skills, ideal for educators who wish to infuse their drama classrooms with structured, creative, and effective group cohesion exercises. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Unlock the Power of Focus with Concentration in Drama: A Comprehensive Unit for Educators This meticulously crafted unit, ideal for primary and secondary drama classes, features 33 slides filled with innovative exercises and lessons to enhance concentration skills in a theatrical setting. Unit Highlights: Extensive Slide Collection: Over 33 carefully designed slides, providing a wealth of content. Engaging Activities: Unique and varied exercises like “Thought Tunnel,” “Rock Royale,” and “Drama Draw” to sharpen students’ focus. Skill Enhancement: Aimed at developing critical skills like quick thinking, decision-making, and emotional control. Interactive Learning: Each activity encourages active participation, fostering a lively and engaging learning environment. Reflective Opportunities: Spaces for students to reflect on their experiences, aiding in deeper comprehension and personal development. Easy Curriculum Integration: Aligned with educational standards, this unit can be smoothly incorporated into your existing drama teaching plan. Perfect for educators looking to strengthen concentration and focus in their students through engaging, thought-provoking drama activities. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Master the Art of Listening in Drama: A Comprehensive Teaching Unit - 2024 ‘Master the Art of Listening in Drama: A Comprehensive Teaching Unit’ is a valuable resource designed for primary and secondary school drama educators, aiming to cultivate active listening skills in their students. This unit, presented through an extensive series of slides, delves deep into the essence and techniques of effective listening within the context of drama. Key Highlights: Engaging Content: Over 27 slides filled with insightful lessons and practical activities. Interactive Exercises: Including “Tableau/Still Image,” “Traffic Lights,” and “Shape Shifter” to enhance listening skills. Skill Enhancement: Focuses on improving language comprehension, cultural awareness, pronunciation, intonation, and contextual understanding. Creative Application: Encourages creativity and critical thinking through role-playing and listening exercises. Adaptable for Various Learning Environments: Designed for easy integration into any drama curriculum. This unit is perfect for educators seeking to enhance their students’ listening abilities, a critical skill for both on-stage performance and everyday communication. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Energize Your Drama Class with 'The Essence of Energy in Drama: Engage, Express, Excite!' This innovative teaching unit, designed for primary and secondary school educators, dives deep into the vital role of energy in drama through an engaging series of activities and lessons. Key Features: Comprehensive Slide Deck: Over 30 meticulously crafted slides exploring energy’s impact in drama. Interactive Activities: From “Soundscape” to “Jumping Jelly Beans,” each activity is designed to boost students’ understanding and application of energy in performances. Skill Development: Enhances key drama skills like engagement, expression, and the creation of dynamic performances. Critical Thinking: Encourages students to reflect on how energy affects storytelling, character development, and audience connection. Adaptable Content: Easily integrated into your current curriculum, with activities suited for a variety of learning environments. Perfect for teachers looking to infuse their drama lessons with vitality, ‘The Essence of Energy in Drama’ is a must-have resource to bring out the best in your students’ performances. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Travel Writing - Introduction - 2024 Unlock the world of travel writing with our interactive and engaging lesson designed for young explorers. Tailored for students, this booklet offers a comprehensive introduction to the art of travel writing, blending creativity, learning, and fun. Discover the various forms of travel tales through activities that inspire and educate. Key Features of Our Travel Writing Lesson: Interactive Speaking Task: Students tackle the challenge, “Travelling is pointless. Why see the world?” Encouraging critical thinking and persuasive speaking, this activity sparks lively classroom debates. Creative Writing Task: Learners craft a fact file about a country they dream of visiting, utilizing research skills to uncover climate, cuisine, landmarks, and fun facts. Vocabulary Expansion: A dedicated section for enriching students’ lexicon, ensuring they grasp the language of adventure and exploration. Diverse Activities: From unscrambling key terms like ‘diary’, ‘review’, and ‘blog’, to engaging with spelling rules, and reflecting on travel writing’s impact, students enjoy a varied learning experience. Personal Reflection: Encourages students to ponder their learning journey, enhancing self-awareness and appreciation for new knowledge. Why Choose Our Travel Writing Lesson? Builds Critical Thinking: Challenges students to consider different perspectives on travel. Enhances Research Skills: Through the creation of a detailed fact file, students learn to gather and organize information effectively. Promotes Creativity: Through writing and speaking tasks, students express themselves creatively while learning about new cultures. Interactive Learning: Engages students with a blend of tasks that cater to different learning styles. Ready to Use: Fully prepared lesson, complete with tasks, reflections, and a vocabulary bank, saving you preparation time. Perfect for: Teachers seeking to introduce their students to the enriching world of travel writing, encouraging exploration, curiosity, and cultural awareness. Dive into the adventure of travel writing with our introductory lesson. Explore, learn, and create with your students, fostering a love for stories and discoveries that span the globe. Visit our TES store to access this resource and more, crafted to make learning an exciting journey for you and your students. Happy teaching! **Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3 **

Of Mice & Men - Chapter Four - 2024 “Of Mice & Men - Chapter Four” provides an immersive and comprehensive teaching resource to enhance your students’ understanding of Steinbeck’s timeless novel. Crafted with engaging activities and targeted support, this lesson pack facilitates active learning and promotes critical thinking skills. Dynamic Activities: From group discussions to writing tasks, students delve deep into the themes and characters of the novel, fostering analytical thinking and empathy. Character Exploration: Explore the complexities of Crooks, the African American stable buck, and his experiences of loneliness and discrimination through guided tasks, encouraging deeper understanding. Interactive Learning: Engage students’ creativity and comprehension with drawing tasks, vocabulary activities, and reading tasks that bring the text to life in the classroom. Language Development: Expand students’ vocabulary and language skills with focused vocabulary tasks, fostering linguistic proficiency and confidence. Comprehensive Comprehension: Assess students’ understanding with retrieval tasks and learning checkpoint quizzes, ensuring mastery of key concepts and themes. Accessible Support: With clear instructions and accessible content, this resource caters to diverse learners, including EAL students, fostering inclusivity and participation. Elevate your teaching of “Of Mice & Men” and ignite a passion for literature in your classroom with “Chapter Four.” Download now to enrich your students’ learning experience! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Of Mice & Men - Chapter Five - 2024 “Of Mice & Men - Chapter Five” presents a captivating exploration of Steinbeck’s classic novel, designed to enrich students’ understanding and engagement. Through a variety of interactive tasks and thoughtful discussions, this resource encourages deep reflection and critical thinking. Engaging Activities: From quote hunts to discussion tasks, students delve into key themes and character motivations, fostering analytical skills and empathy. Vocabulary Enrichment: Expand students’ vocabulary with focused vocabulary tasks, promoting language proficiency and comprehension. Comprehensive Comprehension: Test students’ understanding with retrieval tasks and learning checkpoint quizzes, ensuring mastery of essential concepts. Interactive Learning: Encourage creativity and critical thinking with speaking, writing, and drawing activities, bringing the text to life in the classroom. Empathy and Analysis: Prompt discussions on the characters’ roles and moral dilemmas, encouraging students to consider whether Lennie is a victim or a villain, deepening their understanding of the narrative complexities. Accessible Support: With clear instructions and accessible content, this resource caters to diverse learners, including ESL students, fostering inclusivity in the classroom. Elevate your teaching of “Of Mice & Men” and inspire profound literary insights with “Chapter Five.” Download now to enhance your students’ learning experience! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Of Mice & Men - Chapter Three - 2024 “Of Mice & Men - Chapter Three” offers a dynamic resource to deepen your students’ comprehension of Steinbeck’s classic novel. Designed with engaging activities and tailored support, this lesson pack ensures inclusivity and fosters active participation. Engaging Activities: From discussions to writing tasks, students explore key themes and characters, developing critical thinking and analytical skills. Character Exploration: Delve into the complexities of characters like Lennie and Curley through guided tasks, enhancing understanding and empathy. Interactive Learning: Encourage students’ creativity and visualization with drawing tasks and reading activities, bringing the text to life in the classroom. Language Development: Expand vocabulary and language skills with focused vocabulary tasks, promoting linguistic proficiency. Comprehensive Comprehension: Test students’ understanding with retrieval tasks and learning checkpoint quizzes, ensuring mastery of essential concepts. Accessible Support: With clear instructions and accessible content, this resource caters to diverse learners, including EAL students. Elevate your teaching of “Of Mice & Men” and ignite a passion for literature in your classroom with “Chapter Three.” Download now to enrich your students’ learning experience! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Of Mice and Men - Chapter Six - 2024 Dive into the poignant conclusion of Steinbeck’s masterpiece with “Of Mice and Men - Chapter Six.” This resource is carefully crafted to deepen students’ engagement and comprehension of the novel’s final chapter. Engaging Activities: Through interactive tasks and discussions, students explore the pivotal events and characters, fostering critical thinking and empathy. Vocabulary Enrichment: Expand students’ vocabulary with focused tasks, enhancing language proficiency and comprehension. Comprehensive Comprehension: Assess students’ understanding with retrieval tasks and quizzes, ensuring mastery of key concepts. Interactive Learning: Encourage creativity and analysis with speaking, writing, and prediction activities, making the text come alive in the classroom. Empathy and Reflection: Prompt discussions on characters’ decisions and moral dilemmas, encouraging students to reflect on the complexities of human nature. Accessible Support: With clear instructions and inclusive content, this resource caters to diverse learners, including ESL students, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Elevate your teaching of “Of Mice and Men” and inspire profound literary insights with “Chapter Six.” Download now to enrich your students’ literary journey! Explore more resources like this on Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Conclude your students’ journey through J.B. Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls” with our comprehensive review and final thoughts resource. Designed specifically for KS3 and KS4 students, including those with lower English proficiency and EAL learners, this resource helps students consolidate their understanding and analysis of the entire play. Key Features: Engaging Review Activities: Tasks that recap the key events, characters, and themes of the play. Visual Aids: Rich visuals and clear explanations to simplify complex concepts and aid comprehension. Student-Centered Tasks: Thought-provoking questions and activities designed to encourage critical thinking and class discussion. Differentiated Content: Adaptable materials suitable for low ability and EAL pupils, ensuring inclusivity in learning. Assessment Tools: A detailed quiz to assess overall understanding and retention of the play. Why Use This Resource? Boost Engagement: Interactive and varied activities keep students motivated and engaged. Improve Understanding: Detailed explanations and visual aids help students grasp the play’s context, character dynamics, and themes, enhancing their overall analysis. Support Diverse Learners: Designed with the needs of lower ability and EAL students in mind, this resource ensures all students can succeed. What You’ll Get: ✔ PDF presentations with key context and character information for the entire play ✔ Printable revision guide to prepare pupils for the quiz ✔ Assessment quiz with answers to gauge student understanding ✔ A free vocabulary game Equip your students for success with this essential “An Inspector Calls” review and final thoughts resource. Perfect for teachers looking to provide an inclusive, engaging, and thorough recap of the entire play. Download now and start enriching your lessons today! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3